SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roger Louis Gaynor, Jr. of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away on March 1, 2020.  He was born on April 23, 1943 in O’ahu, Hawaii.

Roger served in the United States Air Force from 1962-1965.  He worked in the Iron Workers Industry and was a member of the Local 12 Iron Workers’ Union in Albany, NY and the Texas Iron Workers’ Union.  He is survived by his son, Todd C. Gaynor.

Private burial services will be held at the Gerald BH Solomon National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — March 7, 2020 Daniel Comerford Robbins, a man known for his laughter, kind words, and ability to make friends with anyone, passed away on March 7, 2020. Calling hours, 2-4 p.m., March 21, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial donations to The Franklin Community Center or charity of your choosing. Visitburkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — James F. Rich died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 surrounded by family and close friends in Saratoga Hospital. He was born on Long Island, NY to the late David C. Rich and Evelyn V. Catherall on January 12, 1964. Calling hours were Sunday, March 15 at Burke Funeral Home. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

MALTA – Emmett McCarthy, 77, passed away of natural causes March 6, 2020. Calling hours 2-5 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass 10 a.m., Monday, March 23 at St. Clement’s Church followed by burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery, then reception/celebration at The Hideaway. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SCOTIA — Dorothy Ida Fritz passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020. Memorial donations may be made in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or www.alz.org/northeasternny. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Veronica “Vera” A. (Marra) Corona went peacefully to the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Wesley Health Care Center, just shy of her 98th birthday.

Born in Saratoga Springs on March 22, 1922, she was the daughter of Andrew T. and Mary Isolda Marra. Vera graduated from St. Peter’s Academy in 1940. After graduation she attended Ellis School of Nursing. In December 1943 she married Michael J. Corona Sr., a well-known thoroughbred jockey from Saratoga Springs.

During her long accounting career, she was employed at The Saratogian, The Gideon Putnam as Comptroller and several other businesses in Saratoga Springs and in Florida where she resided for many years before returning home to Saratoga Springs in 2014.

She was predeceased by her husband, Michael J. Corona Sr, sister Helen Marra Parillo, son Frank Corona Sr., and her great-grandson Michael Owens Jr.

Vera is survived by her loving children, Michael J Corona Jr., Rosemarie Ramel, Anne Solmo, Andrew (Susan) Corona and her dearest sister Diana M. Burke. She will be greatly missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, as well as her loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to thank the staff of WHC Victoria 3, Springs 5 and Community Hospice for all their love and care to Vera during her residence at Wesley.

No calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2020 in St. Clement’s Church. Burial to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.

Vera enjoyed horse racing at Saratoga Race Course every summer and cared deeply about disabled jockeys. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund at www.pdjf.org or to the charity of one’s choice.

Online remembrance may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SCHAGHTICOKE — Colby Thomas Batchelder, 20, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Friday, March 6, 2020. Calling hours and Mass of Christian Burial were Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the Transfiguration Parish Church. Burial followed at St. Paul’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to Donate Life New York State www.donatelife.net. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

BALLSTON SPA — Juliet L Morrill, 57, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital. Services were held March 9, 2020 at the Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs 518-584-5373. Online remembrance may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Louis J. (Bunny) Farone, Jr., 85, a businessman and developer in Saratoga Springs, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 17, 2020. Mr. Farone was born in Saratoga Springs on August 9, 1934, the son of the late, Louis J. (Doc) and Margaret Hickock Farone. He served in the United States Army in Germany for two years, the New York National Guard for three years and studied business at Boston University. 

His business career began at Saratoga Modern Distributing Co. with his father. He was responsible for developing Interlaken Travel Trailer Park where he and his family enjoyed spending summers. During the time there, he established many friendships including the one who encouraged him to have a personal relationship with God.

With his architectural creativity and innovation (and his wife, Margaret) he converted two old dairy barns located on the edge of Interlaken Park into the beautiful and unique Caunterbury Restaurant (now Longfellows), an enchanting mélange of restaurants and pocket sized shops. During the Caunterbury days, he connected with customers and staff forming friendships and fond memories. He renovated 14 Phila St. and with historic artifacts opened The Tin Shop, an Art Deco themed Jazz Club (now Harvey’s). He restored Riley’s Lake House, an Art Deco Casino, to its original beauty and character of the 20’s and 30’s to benefit The Multiple Sclerosis Society in 1984.

He was a true outdoorsman. He loved to walk and hunt the fields of Meadowbrook Farms (now Saratoga National) where he appreciated the peaceful quiet of the woods. He had a fondness for cooking and cherished family game dinners. He spent time on Lake George with his family enjoying the beauty of the lake from his antique Chris Craft boats.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Margaret; three children, Laura L. Farone, Louis J. Farone III and Peter G. Farone; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a great- hearted father and grandfather. His grandchildren were a treasured part of his life; they shared a very special bond and looked after him in his final months. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Louise Blanch, Joan Snyder and Constance Farone.

 A private burial service was held at Greenridge Cemetery on Monday, January 20, 2020. Please send remembrances to Mrs. Margaret Farone in care of Burke Funeral Home. Bunny was a very spiritual man and his family is at peace knowing he is at home with his Lord.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

BATH, NY — Stephen L. Smith, 67, formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. Calling hours were held March 5 at the Burke Funeral Home. A mass was celebrated on March 6 at St. Clement’s Church with a burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.